Joseph Hess Elementary School
School Overview
Joseph Hess Elementary School is a public school located in Hammond, Indiana. It is a school in Hammond School City district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 38% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 647 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 647 students are attending Joseph Hess Elementary School. By gender, there are 340 and 307 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Joseph Hess Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 61 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| White | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 61 | 27 | 34 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Joseph Hess Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 28,828 Households |
| Population | 76,175 |
| Male | 37,418 |
| Female | 39,776 |
| Child Population | 25,379 |
| Total Housing Units | 32,326 Units |
| Average House Value | $91,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $878 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.70% |
| Average Household Income | $46,355 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.78% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in School City Of Hammond
In School City Of Hammond, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HAMMOND, Indiana
4 private schools are serving students in HAMMOND, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.